Bidspirit auction | Early Theo Kochs Wall Mount
Early Theo Kochs Wall Mount Barber Pole - Due to the size/weight/fragility of this item, it will require a pick up or customer-arranged 3rd-party shipping. We will connect you with reputable transport companies after the auction. Early outside wall mount Barber pole made by Theodore Kochs of Chicago. This model features a stationary red and white round porcelain ”pole” with no glass cylinder as with the later revolving pole model. There is a light at the top. In overall VG original condition with very minor porcelain chips and paint splatters on the pole. The pole has had no repairs or touch ups. The top and bottom caps have several coats of heavy paint. The original brass Theo. Kochs tag is still intact under the paint. The original wall mount brackets are present. Has a milk glass fitter light shade on top. The pole is in the same condition as when it was removed from the unknown Barber Shop over 50 years ago. This pole has been in the Barber Shop display at the Wild West Town Museum in Union IL since 1974. Measures 42” tall with globe, 17” diameter